beginner intake question

I had to get two tires patched, and when I picked the car up the guy said he found a small "intake gaskets leak".

I dont have a clue what that means or how big of a project that is. Would someone be kind enough to shed a little light on what an intake gasket leak is?

97 Lumina

Thanks
-Lou Sanderson

The engine in your car is infamous for coolant leaking from the intake into the engine oiling system. They came with bad gaskets that over time fail causing the leak. If you use the search function, and type in 3.1 intake leak, you'll find a bunch of posts on this subject.

The engine in your car is infamous for coolant leaking from the intake into the engine oiling system. They came with bad gaskets that over time fail causing the leak. If you use the search function, and type in 3.1 intake leak, you'll find a bunch of posts on this subject.

Thanks richtazz!

Get this tool so you don't have to mess with the rockers

http://www.shop.com/op/~Push_Rod_Remover_for_GM_V6_2_8L,_3_1L_and_3_4L_En gines-prod-19590579-26884737?sourceid=298

read my post here

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=656443

I have upped a few pictures and wrote quite a bit. Very interesting.